7 Best Ranged Weapons In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (& How To Get Them)
The DLC for introduced many new weapons, including several ranged tools you can get as you explore. From familiar Crossbows and Greatbows to the new weapon type in the expansion, Throwing Blades, you can try many options. However, the best weapons with range for your character may entirely depend on the type of build you prefer to use.
Over 100 new weapons have been added to in total, which doesn't even cover the new spells introduced in the DLC as well. The ranged weapons you can find are few but are far stronger than many of the ranged options present in the base game. Furthermore, almost all of them can be imbued with Ashes of War in to make them even stronger.
To take on Elden Ring's notoriously challenging DLC, there are many ways to prepare, skills to learn, and items to use that make it more manageable.
Base Attack Stats
Physical
Magic
Fire
Light
Holy
Critical
68
0
0
0
0
100
Stat Requirements
Damage Scaling
Strength — 11
N/A
Dexterity — 17
The Spread Crossbow is the simplest ranged weapon you can get in, with a light attack starting stat compared to other long-distance tools. You can get this weapon from a dead body in a small Messmer camp located near the Ellac Greatbridge. The lower levels of the bridge host enemies you'll have to take down before you can reach the weapon within the camp set up by the soldiers.
While you can't infuse any Ashes of War into this weapon, you can upgrade it with Smithing Stones in up to +25 for extra attack power. This weapon is two crossbows welded into one, firing multiple bolts at the same time across a wide spread as the tool's name suggests. This can help you deal with large crowds of smaller enemies, but the Spread Crossbow may struggle against bulkier opponents.
The Unique Skill of this weapon is the standard Kick attack that sometimes comes standard for many ranged weapons. This simple high kick can break the guard of smaller enemies trying to block with shields.
Base Attack Stats
Physical
Magic
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